ICP Hub Philippines Co-Founder Nelson Lumbres expressed optimism that blockchain adoption in the Philippines will grow in 2025, driven by web3 initiatives, AI integration, clearer regulations, and emerging markets.
What’s the significance: Nelson Lumbres’ outlook stresses the growing blockchain adoption in the Philippines, inspiring the community to seize emerging opportunities.
Key Details: In response to an inquiry from BitPinas about his 2025 outlook, Lumbres stated that he expects to see further growth in the blockchain sector of the country. For 2025, he:
- Anticipates growth, with more Filipinos engaging in web3 development.
- Expects smarter decentralized applications and innovative use cases enabled by the combination of AI and blockchain.
- Sees strong potential for real-world impact led by the two technologies.
Key Quote:
“This 2025, I’m looking forward to seeing blockchain adoption grow, especially with more Filipinos building on Web3 through initiatives like iThink Code Camps and iThink Hackathon. The fusion of AI and blockchain excites me, as it opens up smarter DApps and more innovative use cases. With clearer regulations and emerging markets leading the way, the potential for real-world impact has never been greater!”
Nelson Lumbres, co-founder, ICP Hub Philippinesv
Zoom Out: BitPinas also previously published an article about what the local industry leaders look forward to in the year ahead.
- Like Lumbres, Harry Santos of PDAX also anticipates increased crypto adoption in the Philippines, more successful local projects, and innovations at the AI-blockchain intersection.
- Paolo Dioquino of Pendle, Joniel Bon of NFTXStreet, and Gillian Pua of Sovrun also foresee AI and blockchain enhancing user experience, work integration, gaming, and blockchain economies in 2025.
- Bon even noted, “The narrative around AI is well-established in 2025, and I hope we can fully integrate it into our daily work routines.”
What is Internet Computer Protocol? Short for ICP, it is a blockchain-based protocol enabling full on-chain applications, interoperability with existing infrastructure, powerful smart contracts, and decentralized governance to replace traditional software with more secure, resilient systems.
- ICP Hub Philippines is an initiative focused on promoting and advancing web3 technologies and the ICP within the Philippines through education, hackathons, and community-building efforts to support developers and enthusiasts nationwide.
- ICP Hub Philippines Initiatives
Worth Reading: On the other hand, the local crypto community wants local crypto exchanges to lower fees, faster token listings, human support with decision-making power, error accountability, access to decentralized exchanges, and increased crypto initiatives in rural areas as priorities in 2025.
This article is published on BitPinas: Filipino ICP Exec Sees More PH Blockchain Growth in 2025
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